Miscellaneous Flashcards
1
Q
Treatment of exertional and non-exertional heat stroke
A
Exertional: rapid cooling like ice-water immersion
Non-exertional: Evaporative cooling
2
Q
Treatment of hypothermia
A
- Warmed IVF if hypotensive and intubate if comatose
- Rewarming, depending on temp:
a. Mild (32 - 35): Passive external rewarming
b. Moderate (28-32): Active external rewarming
c. Severe (<28): Active internal rewarming